Peer reviewers and board membership

Below you will find details of government funding programmes and major funding bodies which invite peer reviewers/board membership. In addition, we have developed a simple matrix of funding bodies, their respective scientific boards, any known nurse membership, and details of how to apply.

 

Funding bodies and nurse representation

This matrix should not be seen as definitive, but merely a flavour. It contains what we believe to be the major sources of funding for nursing research. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to suggest additions/amendments to the matrix.

Funding bodies and nurse representation (MS Word, 419K) - currently being updated (Aug 2011)

 

Government programmes

Registration of Experts for Research Activities, European Commission Framework Programme 7

The EC has issued a call for independent experts (evaluators/peer reviewers) to assist in the evaluation of FP7 proposals; assist in the monitoring of projects selected and funded by the EC; assist for other purposes where specific expertise might be required. The final closing date for submission is 31 July 2013.
Website: https://cordis.europa.eu/emmfp7/

Expert referees, National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Programmes

Referees play a vital part in maintaining and improving the quality of the NIHR research programmes. The role of the referee is crucial to the success of the NIHR programmes, both by promoting scientific rigour and by ensuring that research commissioned has been successfully carried out.

Website: http://www.nihr.ac.uk/research/Pages/Expert_Referee_Recruitment.aspx

Expert advisers and referees, National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) National Coordinating Centre for Health Technology Assessment NCCHTA

Experts play an extremely important role in the programme by:

  • contributing to vignettes;
  • refereeing the individual project proposals;
  • peer reviewing final reports.

Website: http://www.hta.ac.uk/workwithhta/index.shtml

Panel members, National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Trainees Co-ordinating Centre (TCC)

The NIHR TCC manages a number of different programmes of awards for both individuals and institutions. We are looking for Expression Of Interest (EOI) from individuals, with appropriate qualifications and relevant experience (Higher Education sector or NHS background), to become members of expert panels.

Website: http://www.nihrtcc.nhs.uk/news/EOI%20News%20Item

Peer reviewers, National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Service Delivery and Organisation (SDO) Programme

We are always looking to recruit professional and service users to act as referees for our advisory panels to provide their expertise to the SDO programme. As a member you will help us to meet the challenges of commissioning quality research into areas of importance and need to the NHS, and within the SDO remit. Panel and Commissioning Board members have a wide range of backgrounds and bring considerable experience and expertise, ranging from NHS managers through to healthcare professionals and researchers, to members of the public who use NHS services.

Website: http://www.sdo.nihr.ac.uk/getinvolved.html

Patient and public involvement, National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Central Commissioning Facility (CCF)

The public have a role in reviewing NIHR applications and CCF recruits two or three members of the public to each commissioning group (panel or committee).

Website: http://www.ccf.nihr.ac.uk/PPI/Pages/Panel%20and%20Committee%20Membership.aspx

National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (NIHR CRCN CC).

The NIHR Clinical Research Network consists of a managed set of Topic Specific Clinical Research Networks, a Primary Care Research Network and a Comprehensive NHS Research Network. Each of these networks have opportunities for nurses to join advisory boards.

Website: http://www.crncc.nihr.ac.uk/

 

Funding bodies

The Healing Foundation

  • Name of board: Research Council (made up of 15 members)
  • Nurse representation: Professor Sara Faithfull
  • Website: The Healing Foundation

Parkinson's UK

  • Name of board: Research Advisory Panel (made up of 31 members)
  • Nurse representation: Professor George Kernohan
  • Website: Parkinson's UK